1. 17.2: JFK & the Cold War

2. A. “Flexible response”
Preparing for a variety of military responses rather than just focusing on nuclear weapons
Kennedy built up all branches of military
Special Forces AKA Green Berets

3. B. Aid to Other Countries (to stop communism!)
Alliance for Progress: $20 B for L.A. countries
The Peace Corp: Volunteers who helped in developing countries such as Asia, Latin America & Africa

4. C. Cold War in Space: “The Eagle has landed”
1st to have man (‘61) and satellite (‘57) in space
U.S.
‘62: John Glenn orbits
‘69: Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin first to walk the moon!
Education: math and science!

5. D. Cuban Crises & Fidel Castro
1. Cuban Dilemma
1959- overthrew Batista
Supported by Cubans; promised democracy
they get a dictatorship and communism
Takes over American & British owned oil refineries
US places embargo on Cuban sugar
Soviets befriend him
Cubans exiled to Miami

6. 2. Bay of Pigs April 1961 US to train Cuban exiles: La Brigada
Goal: to overthrow Castro
Success or failure?
Plan failed miserably!
Public relations success for Castro
i. JFK considered incompetent
ii. $53 million in food and medical supplies for release of soldiers

7. 4. Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 Castro & Khrushchev
nuclear missiles in Cuba
Attack from Cuba = attack on Soviet Union
US quarantines Cuba = SU ships do not pass
Khrushchev & Kennedy make agreement?
Castro & Khrushchev

13. E. Cold War Continues (’61)
1. Berlin Crisis (West Berlin)
West Berlin was thriving?
20% of East Berliners migrating
Khrushchev builds “Berlin Wall”
i. August 1961
ii. Ended crisis but tensions remained
iii. Symbolized communist oppression

14. Building of the “Death Strip”

15. Death Strip

17. Wall Falls November 1989

18. 2. Trying to ease tensions
Hotline- direct telephonic line between the White House and the Kremlin (1963)
Limited Test Ban Treaty- stopped nuclear testing in the atmosphere (1963)